Category: Lifestyle

I have been toying with the idea of reverting to my natural hair for a while now. Whilst relaxed hair is easy to style, after years of straightening, I found that my hair was beginning to lose its texture, colour and resilience. With thinning hair, breaking edges and brittle ends, I knew I needed to…Continue Reading “Hair Today!”→

I love falafels, so decided to find an authentic recipe to allow me to make them myself at home. The only thing I knew about falafels was that chickpea is one of the main ingredients, and that they are a traditional Middle Eastern staple. I learned that in fact the dish originated in Egypt (North…Continue Reading “Spicy Homemade Falafels”→

Sake No Hana is a modern Japanese restaurant in Mayfair (part of the Hakasan Group). My first impression when entering the building is that it was a classy establishment. You are immediately greeted by well-dressed friendly staff, who take your coat and then show you to your seat. Optionally you can wait in the bar…Continue Reading “Review – Sake No Hana restaurant, London”→

This lean and green pineapple, spinach and ginger smoothie is one of my favorites and is the perfect “pick me up”. Its packed with everything I need for the day. The combined ingredients contain a selection of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Its particularly high in vitamins A and C and therefore guaranteed to boost you…Continue Reading “Pineapple, Spinach and Ginger Smoothie”→

I had a few over-ripe bananas sitting in my fruit bowl so decided to make a banana loaf. I found this quick and easy recipe on the BBC Good Food website and it so happens that I had most of the ingredients already. Ingredients The full recipe can be found here. I made a couple…Continue Reading “Banana Loaf with chocolate and cinnamon”→